passing

Example Sentences

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Even at this stage of his career, his vision, passing range and leadership remain world class.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

By the time Messi was 21, with Ronaldinho fading and the baton passing, then Barca manager Frank Rijkaard was clear about what the team needed from him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"Because of their enormous mass and compact size, they strongly bend passing light. Starlight from the same host galaxy can be focused into extraordinarily bright images, a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Here, four readers tell us how they’re passing down wealth now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

James and I followed Anna May, passing case after case of merchandise until we were near the rear of the first floor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu